EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 6 MIN
How to Ask for a Stretch Assignment Without Sounding Entitled
from Office Hours with Fexingo: Daily Career Q&A, Workplace Questions, and Professional Advice · host Fexingo
Episode 44 of Office Hours with Fexingo tackles a common career dilemma: you're eager to grow, but you don't want to come across as pushy or entitled. Lucas and Luna break down a specific framework for requesting a stretch assignment, using a real example from a listener at a mid-sized tech firm. They discuss timing, framing, and the critical 'skin in the game' principle — offering a concrete script that listeners can adapt. The episode also covers how to handle a 'not yet' response and turn it into a development plan. If you've ever wanted to raise your hand for a bigger challenge without irritating your boss, this one's for you. #StretchAssignments #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #AskingForOpportunities #CareerStrategy #OfficePolitics #Leadership #Mentorship #JobGrowth #CommunicationSkills #WorkplaceCulture #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #OfficeHoursWithFexingo #Podcast #CareerAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode 44 of Office Hours with Fexingo tackles a common career dilemma: you're eager to grow, but you don't want to come across as pushy or entitled. Lucas and Luna break down a specific framework for requesting a stretch assignment, using a real example from a listener at a mid-sized tech firm. They discuss timing, framing, and the critical 'skin in the game' principle — offering a concrete script that listeners can adapt. The episode also covers how to handle a 'not yet' response and turn it into a development plan. If you've ever wanted to raise your hand for a bigger challenge without irritating your boss, this one's for you. #StretchAssignments #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #AskingForOpportunities #CareerStrategy #OfficePolitics #Leadership #Mentorship #JobGrowth #CommunicationSkills #WorkplaceCulture #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #OfficeHoursWithFexingo #Podcast #CareerAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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